Flood Alert Info - Somerset Frome area
Area Description
River Frome and Mells, and the Whatley and Nunney Brooks and tributaries.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 21:00
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but are expected to rise again tomorrow. Flooding is possible from tomorrow afternoon.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast tomorrow morning. River levels are expected to rise in response to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 13:23
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels have peaked and are currently falling.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday. River levels are expected to rise again in response to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 07:19
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible from 7:00 AM on 19/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Somerset Frome, River Mells, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast tomorrow. River levels are expected to rise again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 09:37
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are falling steadily on the Somerset Frome, River Mells but are still reacting to rainfall.
Scattered showers are forecast today and tomorrow.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome..
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 15:58
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are remaining steady on the Somerset Frome, River Mells due to rainfall.
The Flood Warning has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome..
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 10:16
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are now falling steadily on the Somerset Frome, River Mells due to rainfall.
The Flood Warning has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome..
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning.
River levels have been falling steadily this morning on 22/02/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 10:01
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels have risen on the Somerset Frome, River Mells due to overnight heavy rainfall. Further rain tonight and tomorrow morning is expected to cause the river level to continue to rise.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 21:02
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are falling on the Somerset Frome, River Mells. Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
No further rainfall is forecast. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 08:01
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are rising on the Somerset Frome, River Mells. Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
Rain is starting to pass out of the area. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 21:35
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are rising on the Somerset Frome, River Mells. Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 17:30
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are responding to today's rainfall and a further band of rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast for this evening. River levels are forecast to remain high on the Somerset Frome, River Mells overnight and during Friday 09/02/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Somerset Frome, River Mells, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 18:37
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are forecast to rise on the Somerset Frome, River Mells due to heavy rainfall during the early hours of tomorrow 08/02/2024.. River levels will be at their highest between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM on 08/02/2024. Further rain during tomorrow is expected to cause the river level to remain high throughout the day.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Somerset Frome, River Mells, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. No property flooding is expected.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 08/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:38
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are rising rapidly on the Somerset Frome, River Mells due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome..
Flooding is possible at Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome. from 07:30 PM on 04/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Consider activating any property flood protection products.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 20:37
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
Recent rainfall and saturated catchments has resulted in river levels rising and further heavy rain is expect overnight into tomorrow so river levels ae expected to rise further.
Further flooding could occur at Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome. from 08:00 PM as river levels are forecast to rise.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situations and will update if the situation changes or tomorrow morning at 8am.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 16:48
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are rising on the Somerset Frome especially River Mells and Whatley Brook due to heavy rainfall. River levels are not currently forecast to reach to reach flood warning level.
Areas most at risk include Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Further areas at risk include Farleigh Hungerford, Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 03/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 06:49
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 14:26
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Vallis river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight associated with Storm Dennis. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:18
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Frome Rodden Railway Bridge, Vallis and Tellisford river gauges as a result of heavy and persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 01:00 and 13:00 tomorrow, 19/12/2019. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with possible risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 21:07
Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Tellisford river gauge as a result of heavy showery rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 21:30 and 01:00 tomorrow,16/12/19. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Feltham Lane at Frome, the A362 at Wallbridge, the access road to Peradins at Freshford and the Westwood to Freshford road. Bankfull conditions are forecast at Farleigh Hungerford with a risk to property at Nunney, Vobster and Spring Gardens near Frome. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/12/19, or as the situation changes.